CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$9.71

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $9.71 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $33 (340%)
Insurance Median: $14 (144%)
Cash: $33 (340% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (144% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $9.71 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $37 103%
Amerigroup $12 124%
Aetna $14 - $41 144%
Ambetter / Centene $14 144%
Care Improvement Plus $14 144%
Caresource $14 144%
Cigna $14 - $42 144%
Coventry $14 - $38 144%
Eon Health Plan $14 144%
Humana $14 - $38 144%
Kaiser Permanente $14 144%
Molina $14 144%
Pruitthealth Premier $14 144%
Todays Options Pffs $14 144%
Todays Options Ppo $14 144%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $2,632 144%
Vaccn United $14 144%
Wellcare $14 144%
First Health $38 391%
Phcs $38 391%
Meritain $41 422%
Multiplan $43 - $44 443%
Nova $43 - $46 443%
Three Rivers Provider Network $46 474%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals